Carolyn Devonshire Poet Enclosed Rhyme

Dancing With Elaine Benes

Seinfeld’s Jerry, George and Cosmo Kramer
   Looked on in revulsion as Elaine danced
   Jerks and quirks embarrassingly enhanced
Her three best friends wanted to disclaim her
 
It all began at a festive party
   No one dancing, Elaine tried to set pace
   Resembling a tick that was sprayed with mace
Amused smirks grew to bellows so hearty
 
She thought herself to be a great dancer
   With kicks and spasms she danced on and on
   All she beckoned to the floor said, “Be gone!”
Social life failed, no one would romance her
 
 
Note:  Seinfeld fans probably remember this, but you
can see Elaine dancing at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xi4O1yi6b0
 
 
*Entry for Barbara Gorelick’s “Dance” contest

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Jack Horne April 4, 2011 at 11:17 AM LOL - love it : ) Many congrats on all your recent wins - I didn't realise so many results had been posted! I look forward to seeing you post your excellent LN poem : )

T.A. Skyles-Theoklapoet February 15, 2011 at 1:53 PM Great read Carolyn.I can't watch horror movies alone anymore and there my fav..So make hubbie watch-em with me.~LUV~Teresa

Audrey Haick February 9, 2011 at 10:04 PM Well, I missed that episode, Carolyn. lol They crack me up! As for Kramer he's just outrageously funny, jerks and all. Best of luck in Barbara's "Dance" Contest. Looks like a winner here. Love, Annalise

Robert A. Dufresne February 9, 2011 at 4:40 PM yes, just saw it......she did look lie a tick sprayed with mace.... it's a wonder she didn't throw her back out of joint!

Robert A. Dufresne February 9, 2011 at 4:27 PM no I did not see it but must have been funn. I enjoyed your imagery

Andrea Dietrich February 9, 2011 at 1:55 PM haha, Good idea for the contest, CArolyn. I think I actually remember this scene!! I love the sEinfeld show too. Best comedy ever made, except maybe for Archie and Roseann!! WEll, one thing, she puts my husband's dancing to shame. hahaha. LUv, Andrea

James Tate February 8, 2011 at 4:04 PM Good description of a sitcom event.

Joe Flach February 8, 2011 at 3:52 PM Terrific Carolyn. I loved this episode (did not even need to click your link). And, yet, if it were down to Elaine and me - Elaine would win "So You Think You Can Dance" and I would be fitted for a straight jacket. ;-) Terrific entry for the contest. Joe

Harry Horsman February 7, 2011 at 7:21 PM Yes this so real, visions of what i emmber years ago. brilliant. Harry

Nette Onclaud February 7, 2011 at 1:49 PM i wish cables would replay the seinfield series, carols! though i missed this part, you fantastic piece vividly expressed this with much elan and wit!! will check youtube... you really shine! best winning wishes! :) huggs, nette

Charles Melody Lightning Ink February 7, 2011 at 10:12 AM I love it, congratulations in advance. love, son.

John Freeman February 7, 2011 at 3:19 AM Always lots of laughs on Seinfeld, Carolyn. I don remember seeing this particular one. They are a riot. Agape, Moses

Joyce Johnson February 6, 2011 at 6:04 PM Great one Carolyn. I see honors for you. I enjoyed the Seinfield series and those goofy characters. Love, Joyce

Joe Inka February 6, 2011 at 2:53 PM LoL..I was soooooo close to using her for my subject for this contest. I could watch that dance for hours. absolute riot. You did an excellent job with it!!!

Doris Culverhouse February 6, 2011 at 2:35 PM that is funny...I loved that show.

Carrie Richards February 6, 2011 at 12:27 PM I remember this episode!! Oh gosh....what a fun choice you made for your poem, Carolyn!! :)

Diane Locksley February 6, 2011 at 12:22 PM That sure is a funny video!! I am a Seinfeld fan for sure. Best to you in the contest, Diane

Robert Pettit February 6, 2011 at 12:07 PM I missed this funny episode. I didn't watch much Seinfeld while it was on the NBC network because I usually had to work the night it was shown on television. I saw the youtube video, and I will agree with everything you have said in your work. These three enclosed rhyme verses are written very well.